8 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter charged, faces dealth penalty

The alleged killer of Charlie Kirk has faced court for the first time since the conservative podcaster was killed last week.

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17 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect appears in court via video, wearing protective vest

Prosecutors brought an aggravated murder charge that could result in the death penalty against Tyler Robinson and outlined evidence, including an alleged text message confession to his partner.

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17 h. ago ‘Had enough of his hatred’: Charlie Kirk murder accused confessed in texts to partner, court hears

Tyler Robinson – who appeared in court via video from jail wearing a green protective vest – wrote that he spent more than a week planning the shooting of the conservative activist, a prosecutor said.

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17 h. ago ‘You weren’t the one who did it?’: The alleged text message exchange between Kirk murder accused and partner

Tyler Robinson – who appeared in court via video from jail wearing a green suicide-prevention vest – wrote that he spent more than a week planning the shooting of the conservative activist, a prosecutor said.

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21 h. ago It’s OK to speak ill of the dead. In fact, sometimes we must

Charlie Kirk’s murder is a tragedy. But I cannot speak kindly of a person who, when living, was filled to the brim with hate.

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21 h. ago Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder

The charge means the 22-year-old Utah man could face the death penalty if convicted of killing the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.

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21 h. ago Charlie Kirk assassination suspect charged with aggravated murder, faces death penalty

A prosecutor said Robinson had left his DNA on the trigger of the rifle that fired the shot killing the conservative activist as he spoke with students at a university last week.

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30 h. ago SA Police investigates employee's posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassination

A serving South Australian police officer has become the centre of an investigation into social media posts celebrating the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

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44 h. ago US Vice President JD Vance hosts special tribute to Charlie Kirk

US Vice President JD Vance steps in to host a special tribute episode to Charlie Kirk on conservative influencer's podcast.

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65 h. ago Investigations continue as alleged Charlie Kirk shooter interviewed by authorities

Multiple avenues of inquiry are being pursued, including Tyler Robinson's potential relationship with a transgender roommate.

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68 h. ago Utah governor says accused killer of Charlie Kirk not cooperating

US investigators are still trying to determine accused gunman's possible motive for the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk.

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69 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says

While the suspect is not talking to the FBI, Robinson’s roommate - who was also a romantic partner - was helping with the investigation, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said on Sunday.

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2 d. ago Charlie Kirk suspect ‘was in romantic relationship’ with his transgender roommate

The suspect’s roommate is reportedly a biological man transitioning to become a woman, according to Axios, who cited six US officials familiar with the case.

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3 d. ago With Charlie Kirk’s death, the MAGA movement gains its first patron saint

While it’s easy to find condemnation for senseless violence, and feel sympathy towards Kirk’s wife and young children, it’s difficult to find empathy.

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3 d. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

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4 d. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

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4 d. ago Teacher’s pet to wanted man: Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?

The man accused of shooting MAGA activist Charlie Kirk seemingly had a bright future ahead of him, as a well-liked and excellent student with no criminal history and a “great family”.

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4 d. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

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4 d. ago Torn in the USA: How Charlie Kirk’s death exposed America’s extreme divide

America has been left reeling from the conservative activist’s assassination, and many are now frightened about what might come next.

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5 d. ago ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we got him’: Suspect in custody over Charlie Kirk shooting

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

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